Mark Watson
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2014 - 2023
  • 20 episodes (4 series)

Radio 4 series in which Mark Watson tackles the 'academic and abstract subjects that affect our everyday life'. Stars Mark Watson, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sam Simmons, Will Adamsdale and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Success

Mark, Tim and Tom ask how we measure success. They draw on modern definitions of success and decide which ones are worthwhile.

Further details

This week Mark looks at success and how do people actually measure success? Is it measured by how many things they have? How many swimming certificates are on their walls? Whether or not they are Lionel Richie?

Some people appear to be doing well in the world, but are miserable. Other people don't have money, a good job or anything, but are happy. Is that, in fact, the true definition of success is to find contentment with whatever life brings a person?

Mark, Tim and Tom draw on modern definitions of success, and decide which ones are worthwhile. They look at successful people and those who have made a dog's dinner of life, to draw what conclusions they can.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 21st October 2014 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st October 2014 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 14th February 2017 6:30pm Radio 4
Tuesday 21st February 2017 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st February 2017 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st February 2017 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 22nd February 2017 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 10th August 2019 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 12th November 2023 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Watson Host / Presenter
Tim Key Host / Presenter
Tom Basden Host / Presenter
Writing team
Mark Watson Writer
Tom Basden Writer
Tim Key Writer
Production team
Lianne Coop Producer

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